⭕ For your consideration is this vintage (c. 1959) Telefunken ELA M 251 E tube condenser microphone. This particular Export (designated by the E on both the body and the power supply) example, serial number 387, is in very fine all original condition, and includes the original case, power supply, and cable! Offered for a very brief period, some experts estimate between 59-62, while Telefunken suggests 59-65, the 251 has achieved the premier status as being